Valkyries Practice | Natalie Nakase, Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes | Full Interviews 7.01.2026 [cLGQA9X7iRn]
Golden State Valkyries Head Coach Natalie Nakase, Gabby Williams and Kiah Stokes conduct interviews at the Sephora Performance Center in Oakland. Videos courtesy of the Golden State Valkyries. #wnba #goldenstatevalkyries Natalie Nakase 00:01 – Preparing for a Long Road Trip 00:31 – Kia Stokes’ Defensive Impact and Leadership 01:31 – The Value of Rest and Recovery 01:54 – Maintaining Focus During Extended Road Trips 02:36 – Carrying Ballhalla’s Energy on the Road 03:14 – Taking the Season One Game at a Time 04:05 – Natalie Nakase on Hiring Cassius Powell 05:26 – Ballhalla’s Pride Night Atmosphere Gabby Williams 06:23 – Veronica Burton’s Road Trip Mindset Kia Stokes 07:20 – Kia Stokes’ Career-Best Defensive Season 08:35 – Working with Assistant Coach Cassius Powell 09:01 – Building Chemistry Through Consistent Rotations 09:45 – Laeticia Amihere’s Impact Off the Bench